The objective of Mano Sankalpa is to impart such training so as to make every child self-reliant and reduce the burden for their parents. To achieve this objective the curriculum includes training in toileting, grooming, eating (ADL), vocational skills like weaving, tailoring, block printing, arts & crafts work, greeting cards etc.

There are around 16 special children belonging to low income families trained by the school. The school provides academic, vocational, medical and psychological support to the children and their parents. Children are assessed on (MDPS) - Madras Development Program skill and practical ability and put in three categories:

The various activities are:

Games and Sports

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy – Mano Sankalpa encourages their children to play games and dance to music so as to achieve holistic development of the children

The School Schedule

The school works everyday from 09.00 A.M to 3.00 P.M. in weekdays. It works on Saturday from 09.00 A.M. 1.00 P.M. and Sunday is a holiday. The school cannot have a formal timetable with time schedule like the normal school. However the children are trained to follow a fairly organised pattern of activities as given below :